Security
National Police day: Enugu police commissioner warns officers against extortion

…As Gov. Mbah applauds Tinubu for approving national Police day
By, Chinelo Kodilichukwu Enugu
The Commissioner of Police Enugu State Command, Mammam Bitrus Giwa has warned police officers against extortion of funds from innocent Nigerian citizens.
Giwa inferred that anybody caught in the act will hear from him, and however threatened to send any policeman that extorts civilians to harsh areas where they will not see anybody to extort.
He made this known during a townhall meeting with stakeholders comprising of the traditional rulers in Enugu State, vigilante groups, students, youth leaders, religious leaders, CSO’s, government officials, Hausa community, Yoruba Community and others, to mark the 2025 national police day in Enugu state.
The town hall meeting took place at the Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi hall Enugu sports club.
He said that the theme: “the Police and the community, pathway to strengthen partnership for enhanced security in Enugu State” was carefully chosen to guide the discussion towards fostering a stronger collaboration between the police and communities. Ultimately to ensure a more peaceful, safe and secured Enugu State.
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The commissioner promised that the command will continue to hold stakeholders meeting to get feedbacks from the people urging anybody with useful information to always feel free to approach him, saying he has an open door policy.
He commended the governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah over his support to the police, pointing out that the governor has set the pathway by his huge investment in procuring vehicles and other logistics to ensure that the state is secured.
The Enugu State Police Command boss said he was marveled when he saw the Enugu Command and Control Center and restated his commendation to the governor over his efforts to ensure that Enugu State is secured.
The Commissioner also advised people to always insist on the position of the Inspector General of Police on searching of phones.
He urged the citizens to know that there are conditions where phones can be searched but insisted that it is not on the road.
Responding, the Governor of Enugu State Peter Mbah in his speech said that his administration will continue to prioritize security infrastructure in order to ensure secured business and living environment in the State.
The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Sunday Ajogwu, assured the Nigeria Police of his administration continued support in its mandate in fighting criminality, vices and unscrupulous elements.
“This administration has made huge and unprecedented investment in security in less than two years and we are not stopping at that; since security is dynamic and evolving issue.
‘’To continue on the honorable path we have chosen, we have launched the Enugu State Security Trust Fund.
“The security trust fund will ensure that the security infrastructure provided is maintained and more investment is made to give our people the best and ensure adequate protection of lives and property in the state.
‘’These positive measures will definitely translate to increase in commercial activities, attract multi-million naira investments and net worth individuals to come and live as well as investment,” he said.
Mbah applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the National Police Day meant to celebrate and appreciate positive impact and sacrifices of police personnel to the nation.
The governor also appreciated all police personnel for joining the state government in fighting heinous crime and chasing criminals out as well as ending the illegal and economic draining Monday Sit-at-Home.
Also speaking, Igwe Emmanuel Ugwu, the Traditional Ruler of Ibegwa Nike community in Enugu East Local Government Area, urged the people to give the police and its personnel maximum cooperation to perform efficiently.